Unable to launch recorder

[Andy]

I just downloaded the trial of QA Edition & am attempting to record a test. My system is running IE6 (the application to be tested only works with IE6, so this is non-negotiable). I click "Start Recording" and IE opens up on the right side of my screen, but after a wait I get "Unable to launch recorder." in the status bar.

Here's what's in the log:

[2:22 PM] - Error launching the recorder. Error : System.TimeoutException: Wait for condition has timed out
   at ArtOfTest.Common.WaitSync.CheckResult(WaitSync wait, String extraExceptionInfo)
   at ArtOfTest.Common.WaitSync.For[T](Predicate`1 predicate, T target, Boolean invertCondition, Int32 timeout)
   at ArtOfTest.Common.WaitSync.For[T](Predicate`1 predicate, T target, Int32 timeout)
   at ArtOfTest.WebAii.Design.RecorderWindowManager.WaitForRecorderCallBackReady()
   at ArtOfTest.WebAii.Design.RecorderWindowManager.<>c__DisplayClass5.<EnsureActiveBrowser>b__4()

[Cody]

Hi Andy,

I am sorry I have to tell you this, but our tool requires IE7 or above. We require features that were added with IE7.

How soon are they planning on upgrading your application to work with current browsers? Microsoft has officially announced end of life of support for IE6 to be July 13, 2010: http://support.microsoft.com/gp/lifesupsps/#Internet_Explorer.

All the best,
Cody
the Telerik team

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[Andy]

Our application will not be upgradable to IE7 in the timeframe I need to have an automation tool working with it. The vendor does not support our current version beyond IE6 and migrating to the next release will be a long-running project once a decision has been made about it.

I didn't see IE7 as part of the system requirements; I will move on to evaluating other solutions. Thanks.

[Cody]

Hello Andy,

I am sorry we could not meet your needs. I am sure our tool would have worked wonderfully for you (except for the IE6 requirement).

We will get the missing requirement added to the website. Thank you for pointing out this omission.

Sincerely yours,
Cody
the Telerik team

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[kiran]

i am getting Unable to launch recorder, when I click "Start Recording" and IE opens up on the right side of my screen, but after a wait I get "Unable to launch recorder." in the status bar, , I am working with IE7 only.

[1:01 PM] - LogMessage: [1:01:35 PM] - WebUI Test Studio (version:2010.1.5.18) started.
[1:02 PM] - Error loading test from 'C:\Documents and Settings\Administrator\My Documents\WebUI Test Studio Projects\TestProject1\New Test(1).aii'
[1:02 PM] - Exception Details:
[1:02 PM] - ------------------
[1:02 PM] - System.ArgumentNullException: Value cannot be null.
Parameter name: path2
   at System.IO.Path.Combine(String path1, String path2)
   at ArtOfTest.WebAii.Design.CodeGeneration.CodeService.InitCodeBehindProperties(Test test)
   at ArtOfTest.WebAii.Design.ProjectModel.FolderNode.AddNewTestNode(ProjectNode projectNode, String testPath, Boolean assignNewIds)
   at ArtOfTest.WebAii.Design.ProjectModel.FolderNode.Refresh(ProjectNode projectNode, Boolean assignNewIds)
[1:02 PM] - ------- Function Start 'StandaloneHost.EditControlledFiles' -------
[1:02 PM] - ------- Function End 'StandaloneHost.EditControlledFiles' -------
[1:02 PM] - ------- Function Start 'StandaloneHost.EditControlledFiles' -------
[1:02 PM] - ------- Function End 'StandaloneHost.EditControlledFiles' -------
[1:02 PM] - ------- Function Start 'StandaloneHost.EditControlledFiles' -------
[1:02 PM] - ------- Function End 'StandaloneHost.EditControlledFiles' -------
[1:02 PM] - ------- Function Start 'StandaloneHost.EditControlledFiles' -------
[1:02 PM] - ------- Function End 'StandaloneHost.EditControlledFiles' -------
[1:02 PM] - LogMessage: [1:02:22 PM] - Active Project is : 'TestProject1'
[1:02 PM] - LogMessage: [1:02:22 PM] - Project 'TestProject1' Ready.
[1:02 PM] - LogMessage: [1:02:46 PM] - Test 'New Test' selected.
[1:03 PM] - Error launching the recorder. Error : System.TimeoutException: Wait for condition has timed out
   at ArtOfTest.Common.WaitSync.CheckResult(WaitSync wait, String extraExceptionInfo)
   at ArtOfTest.Common.WaitSync.For[T](Predicate`1 predicate, T target, Boolean invertCondition, Int32 timeout)
   at ArtOfTest.Common.WaitSync.For[T](Predicate`1 predicate, T target, Int32 timeout)
   at ArtOfTest.WebAii.Design.RecorderWindowManager.WaitForRecorderCallBackReady()
   at ArtOfTest.WebAii.Design.RecorderWindowManager.<>c__DisplayClass5.<EnsureActiveBrowser>b__4()

[Cody]

Hello kiran,

This is often caused by having some older incompatible products left installed. Can you check your Add/Remove Programs (or Programs and Features in Vista/Win 7) and remove the following if found:

• WebAii Framework
• Automation Design Canvas
• Old version of WebUI Test Studio

If any of the above are installed, please uninstall them, then rei-install the current version of WebUI Test Studio.

Kind regards,
Cody
the Telerik team

[Cody]

Hi kiran,

Did you get this problem resolved? Do you need any further assistance with this?

All the best,
Cody
the Telerik team

[solo]

Hi!

I get the same error, Unable to launch recorder

I use IE8, windows Xp profesional.
I have no web aii framework or older wersion of web ut installed , but the recorder is not launching.
I try WebUI_TestStudio_QA_2010_2_830_Trial

Please, help me.


The log is
[19:42] - LogMessage: [19:42:42] - WebUI Test Studio (version:2010.2.830.0) started.
[19:44] - ------- Function Start 'StandaloneHost.EditControlledFiles' -------
[19:44] - ------- Function End 'StandaloneHost.EditControlledFiles' -------
[19:44] - ------- Function Start 'StandaloneHost.EditControlledFiles' -------
[19:44] - ------- Function End 'StandaloneHost.EditControlledFiles' -------
[19:44] - ------- Function Start 'StandaloneHost.EditControlledFiles' -------
[19:44] - ------- Function End 'StandaloneHost.EditControlledFiles' -------
[19:44] - ------- Function Start 'StandaloneHost.EditControlledFiles' -------
[19:44] - ------- Function End 'StandaloneHost.EditControlledFiles' -------
[19:44] - LogMessage: [19:44:23] - Active Project is : 'TestProject1'
[19:44] - ------- Function Start 'StandaloneHost.EditControlledFiles' -------
[19:44] - ------- Function End 'StandaloneHost.EditControlledFiles' -------
[19:44] - ------- Function Start 'StandaloneHost.EditControlledFiles' -------
[19:44] - ------- Function End 'StandaloneHost.EditControlledFiles' -------
[19:44] - LogMessage: [19:44:24] - Project 'TestProject1' Created.
[19:44] - ------- Function Start 'StandaloneHost.EditControlledFiles' -------
[19:44] - ------- Function End 'StandaloneHost.EditControlledFiles' -------
[19:44] - LogMessage: [19:44:53] - Test 'New Test' selected.
[19:45] - Error launching the recorder. Error : System.TimeoutException: Wait for condition has timed out
   в ArtOfTest.Common.WaitSync.CheckResult(WaitSync wait, String extraExceptionInfo)
   в ArtOfTest.Common.WaitSync.For[T](Predicate`1 predicate, T target, Boolean invertCondition, Int32 timeout)
   в ArtOfTest.Common.WaitSync.For[T](Predicate`1 predicate, T target, Int32 timeout)
   в ArtOfTest.WebAii.Design.RecorderWindowManager.WaitForRecorderCallBackReady()
   в ArtOfTest.WebAii.Design.RecorderWindowManager.<>c__DisplayClass8.<EnsureActiveBrowser>b__7()
[19:46] - Error launching the recorder. Error : System.TimeoutException: Wait for condition has timed out
   в ArtOfTest.Common.WaitSync.CheckResult(WaitSync wait, String extraExceptionInfo)
   в ArtOfTest.Common.WaitSync.For[T](Predicate`1 predicate, T target, Boolean invertCondition, Int32 timeout)
   в ArtOfTest.Common.WaitSync.For[T](Predicate`1 predicate, T target, Int32 timeout)
   в ArtOfTest.WebAii.Design.RecorderWindowManager.WaitForRecorderCallBackReady()
   в ArtOfTest.WebAii.Design.RecorderWindowManager.<>c__DisplayClass8.<EnsureActiveBrowser>b__7()

[Konstantin Petkov]

Hi solo,

I've responded in the separate thread you have opened. Let's use that one if needed, thanks!

Regards,
Konstantin Petkov
the Telerik team